Sadie stood in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection. The shower had washed away the physical ache, but the emotional weight lingered. She couldn’t help but think of Jake’s casual dismissal of her apology earlier. His words echoed in her mind, “I already claimed everywhere…” That single line stirred conflicting feelings—part of her was relieved that Jake hadn’t completely shut her out, yet another part of her felt the burden of what they had shared.
Her cheeks flushed as the memories of the previous night resurfaced, a mix of pain and pleasure clashing in her mind. Was it right for her to want him so much after everything that had happened? Or was she just trapped in a situation that neither of them could fully control?
She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. *Get a gr
